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National Harbor

Maryland · 5,509 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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National Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,559. Population has grown 28% since 2019. Median home value is $328,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,509
+28%since 2019
from 4,296 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,324 / sq mi
+28%since 2019
from 3,372 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
−6%since 2019
from 44.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K201020202024National Harbor
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,559
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,838 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,101
+5%since 2019
from $60,776 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $358,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,475
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,352 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
40.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−25%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(755)
Black58.4%(2,508)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(518)
Asian9.2%(395)
Other2.8%(120)
Diversity Score75.6%(3,246)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(813)
Black54.2%(2,984)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(982)
Asian7.9%(437)
Other1.8%(98)
Diversity Score77.5%(4,269)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2019
from 76 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+4%since 2019
from 33.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
Foreign born
27.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in National Harbor, Maryland?

National Harbor, Maryland has about 5,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in National Harbor, Maryland?

The typical household in National Harbor, Maryland earns about $109,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is National Harbor, Maryland expensive?

In National Harbor, Maryland, the median home is worth about $328,000, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in National Harbor, Maryland?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in National Harbor, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in National Harbor, Maryland?

About 2.7% of people in National Harbor, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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